This monumental structure is well known throughout the world.Powerful and majestic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin are an example of classicism in Germany.They were built in 1788-1791gg by order of Friedrich Wilhelm II - King of Prussia.The author of the monument - the architect Carl Gotthard Langhans, who also led the construction.
Gates originally named the construction of the world.The facade was painted them white.I decorate it and designed a six-meter quadrigue controlled by the goddess of victory - Victoria, Gottfried Schadow.After Napoleon conquered Berlin, he dismantled the chariot and brought her to Paris, but when his troops were routed by the goddess Victoria returned to its rightful place and was "rewarded" the Iron Cross, which has created Friedrich Schinkel.
In the early nineties of the nineteenth century Brandenburg Gate met soldiers winners in 1918-1920 through them were soldiers, counter-revolutionaries, and in the forties of the twentieth century they became the scene of National Socialist holidays.
In World War II the Brandenburg Gate was seriously damaged after the capture of Berlin.In May 1945 at the Quadriga, which was completely destroyed, he waved the flag of the Soviet Union, and was a huge portrait of Comrade Stalin.
In nineteen fifty-six year damaged the Brandenburg Gate began to recover, and in 1961 they were mounted in the built the Berlin Wall, which divided the city mercilessly into two parts: eastern and western.In 1989, when the Berlin Wall was torn down, the gates were opened, and they entered Chancellor Helmut Kohl, meet a colleague from East Germany Hans Modrow.Ever since Bradenburgskie Gate - a symbol of peace and unity of the city and the country.
In 2000, the monument was closed for restoration, which lasted two years.Today, the Brandenburg Gate (pictured) again adorn Berlin.
course, this famous monument boasts the whole of Germany.Berlin attractions which are of historical, cultural and architectural value for the whole country, it is impossible to imagine without the Brandenburg Gate.Today here the past does not forget the hall of silence, which is located in the guard room.Berliners come here and visitors to be quiet and reflect on the tragic past of Germany.
Brandenburg Gate - the majestic sights of Berlin and his business card.It is a masterpiece of architectural art, which for many decades attracts tourists from all corners of the Earth.Come to Berlin and do not have to visit this monument - so do not see the heart of Germany.Today, the Brandenburg Gate perfectly fit into the image of the city and totally inseparable from the buildings of the Paris area, where they are located.
This is the most recognizable landmarks of Berlin.They are located in the city center and adjacent to the lime avenue, connecting them with the former royal residence.
Today, a magnificent monument in danger.At the beginning of the twenty-first century, not far from it began the construction of another line of the Berlin subway and the gates get cracking.Now they will have another serious reconstruction.
